[1/2] General view of the Sycamore Gap tree that was felled, in Once Brewed, Northumberland National Park, Britain, September 28, 2023.
REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British police investigating the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, a much-loved landmark in northern England whose dramatic silhouette featured in a Hollywood movie, have made a second arrest, they said on Friday.
The tree was cut down overnight between Wednesday and Thursday in what police believe was a deliberate act of vandalism.
Northumbria Police, who arrested a 16-year old male on Thursday, said a male in his 60s had also been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody.
It was also known as the 'Robin Hood Tree' after featuring in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves".
Persons:
Lee Smith, Hood, Robin Hood :, –, Rebecca Fenney, Menzies of, “, James Davey, Jonathan Oatis
Organizations:
REUTERS, British, Northumbria Police, Menzies of Northumbria Police, Thomson
Locations:
Northumberland, Park, Britain, England, Northumbria